I read an interesting article today in the Washingtonian discussing a new trend in condominium development happening in the DC Metro area. In an effort to stand out above the competition for condo buyers, many developers now are building condominiums with the epitomy of luxury lifestyle built right in. The majority of these condos are being built above hotels, and the residents pay a la carte for use of the same services that the guests have. These services include valet parking, access to a conceirge that can book a dinner reservation or a massage, access to a gym and spa, and a restaurant that delivers room service to your front door. Don't feel like cooking tonight? Order the steak au poivre from the menu. It discusses how the idea of hotel living has been around for awhile as hotels such as The Watergate or Waldorf-Astoria have year-round residents. However, most of these residents didn't actually own their living quarters, which is how this trend differs. Here is a list of the current and upcoming luxury condos in the area:

The Ritz Carlton in Georgetown

The Wardman Park Hotel in Woodley Park

Washington Hilton in Dupont Circle

Metropole in Logan Circle. 92 units at 1515 P Street NW. Mid-$400,000-$1.6 million: http://www.metropolis-dc.com/

Waterview in Rosslyn. 133 units at 1111 19th Street. $400,000-$5 million: http://www.waterviewresidences.com/

Jamieson in Alexandria. 79 units at 2050 Jamieson Ave. $300,000-$1.1 million: http://www.thejamieson.com/

Midtown North in Reston. 78 units at 12025 New Dominion Pkwy. $400,000-$1.6 million: http://www.midtownrestonnorth.com/

Midtown Bethesda North in Bethesda. 230 units at 5750 Bou Ave. Mid-$300,000s-mid-$600,000s: http://www.midtownbethesda.com/

Midtown Alexandra Station in Alexandria. 368 units at 5685 Metroview Pkwy. $200,000s-mid-$300,000s: www.midtownalexandria.com

Trillium Bethesda in Bethesda. 173 units at 8400 Wisconsin Avenue. $500,000-$3million: www.trillium-bethesda.com

Source: The Washingtonian